KYOTO – The eyes of the rugby world will be on Kyoto this week, as Japan’s ancient capital hosts the draw for the 2019 World Cup.
World Rugby Hall of Famer Yoshihiro Sakata and Olympic wrestling legend Saori Yoshida will be among the presenters at Wednesday’s draw at the iconic Kyoto State Guest House in the grounds of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden as the four groups of five teams will be determined.
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